It’s the 1940’s, WW II is over and a new era in the United States begins. 38 year old recent veteran Bernie Bierman – a New York attorney – decides to try his hand at composing and writing lyrics.

During a period of seven years, Bernie – alongside his partner Jack Manus – wrote dozens of songs on Tin Pan Alley that made the top of the Hit Parade charts. His songs have been sung by Big Band greats like Don Cherry, Frankie Laine, Eddy Howard, Sammy Kaye Harry James, Billy Eckstine, and even Frank Sinatra.

While Jack Manus is no longer with us, Bernie Bierman is alive and well at the ripe old age of 101.5, making him one of the last surviving lyricists/composers of the 1940’s American Songbook!

For three Wednesdays this March, consummate host and singer Joe Bachana brings back a glamorous night of lush music from that vibrant period in American history.

 The band features the immense talents of Barry Levitt at the piano, Jeff Carney on bass, Brian Grice at the drums, Jack Cavari on guitar and Bob Magnuson on Sax and woodwinds.